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PATIENT SAFETY
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Installation in medically used rooms must comply with the appropriate
regulations (e.g. VDE 0100, VDE 0107 or IEC-publications). Observe national
specifications and deviations.
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Caution:
Operate the pump at least 25 cm from flammable anaesthetics
to prevent explosion.
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Compare the displayed value with the entered value prior to starting
infusion.
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If staff call is used we recommend checking the equipment once after
connecting the pump.
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Protect the device and the power supply against moisture.
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If the pump falls down or is exposed to force, it must be checked by the
service department.
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The displayed data must always be checked by the user prior to making
further medical decisions.
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During mobile use (homecare, patient transport inside and outside the
hospital): Make sure the device is securely fixed and positioned. Positioning
changes and severe shock can lead to minor changes in the delivery accuracy.
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A supplemental patient monitoring must be carried out if life-saving
medication is performed.
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The air detector cannot detect air diffusing in the following components:
three-way stopcocks, infusion adapters and further lines placed between
pump and patient.
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In case high potent drugs are given be sure to have a second infusion pump
for that drug at hand. The therapy documentation should be suitable to
continue the therapy at the second infusion pump.
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Independant of the soft limits the selected values have to be the medically
correct ones for the given patient.
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In case values relevant for the dose rate calculation are changing always the
flow rate will be updated and the dose rate will be fix.
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Consider startup characteristics before using low infusion rates (0.1ml/h)
with critical drugs.
Enteral Nutrition
The Infusomat® Space P may be used for enteral nutrition. Do not use enteral
fluids for intravenous infusion as this may harm your patient. For this reason
only use disposables dedicated and labeled for enteral nutrition.
Transfusion
The Infusomat® Space P may be used for blood transfusion, too. For this therapy
only use disposables dedicated and labelled for transfusion.